What five years of weekly data say
- AGG returned −0.4% a year and BND −0.4% a year over the past five years, dividends reinvested.
- Both swung about as much: 6% annual volatility, with worst falls of −17% and −17%.
- Near twins (correlation 1.00). They rise and fall in lockstep, so holding both adds almost no diversification.
- AGG pays more income: a 4.05% yield, against 4.04% for BND.
The numbers side by side
| Metric | AGAGG | BNBND |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $95.96 | $71.20 |
| Fund size | $138.32B | $398.83B |
| 1-year return | −0.4% (ahead) | −0.5% |
| 3-year return, a year | +4.2% | +4.2% |
| 5-year return, a year | −0.4% | −0.4% |
| Volatility, a year | 6% | 6% |
| Worst drawdown | −17% | −17% |
| Worst week | −2.4%Apr 2025 | −2.4%Apr 2025 |
| Beta | 0.99 | 0.98 |
| Dividend yield | 4.05% | 4.04% |
| Expense ratio | 0.03% | 0.03% |
Do AGG and BND move together?
Correlation compares AGG’s and BND’s weekly returns from Sep 2021 to Sep 2026. Two holdings near +1 fall on the same weeks, so owning both doesn’t cushion anything. Your portfolio has more than two lines, and Portfolio Terminal runs this check across every pair you hold.
How far each one fell
AGG
−17%
From its Nov 2021 high to Oct 2022. Back at that high by Feb 2026.
BND
−17%
From its Nov 2021 high to Oct 2022. Back at that high by Feb 2026.
Worst peak-to-trough fall on weekly closes · dividends reinvested
AGG vs BND: what people ask
Is AGG better than BND?
Over the past five years, AGG delivered the higher return: −0.4% a year against −0.4% for BND, dividends reinvested. Both fell about as far at their worst (−17% and −17%). Which is better depends on the job it does in your portfolio, and past returns don’t predict future ones.
What is the difference between AGG and BND?
AGG is iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF, a fund with $138.32B in assets. BND is Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF, a fund with $398.83B in assets. AGG charges 0.03% a year and BND 0.03%.
Should I own both AGG and BND?
Their weekly returns had a correlation of 1.00 over the past five years. They rise and fall in lockstep, so holding both adds almost no diversification. Whether that suits you depends on everything else you hold, which is the check Portfolio Terminal runs across a whole portfolio.
Which is riskier, AGG or BND?
AGG swung more: 6% annual volatility against 6% for BND. At their worst, AGG fell 17% and BND 17% from a previous high. Against the broad market, their betas are 0.99 and 0.98.
Which pays a higher dividend, AGG or BND?
AGG currently yields 4.05%, against 4.04% for BND. Yields move with price, so a higher yield can also mean a falling price.
Which is cheaper to hold, AGG or BND?
Both charge 0.03% a year, so cost doesn’t separate them.
Returns use weekly closes adjusted for dividends and splits, from Sep 2021 to Sep 2026. Quotes, fees and holdings come from public market data and refresh hourly. This page describes what happened; it is not investment advice, and past performance doesn’t predict future returns.